Get ready to build, create, and let your imagination run wild! These holidays, we're thrilled to welcome The Brick Pit for an exciting LEGO adventure.

Tuesday 1st -Friday 4th July

We will be venturing down to the mighty Waikato for four days of jam-packed fun at Camp Epworth. We will be partnering with some awesome outdoor providers to take part in high ropes, archery, flying fox, kayaking and much more! This is an awesome opportunity to reach new heights and make long-lasting friendships.

Feeling groovy? Step back in time and join us for a 60s-themed craft day packed with colour, patterns, and fun! Think tie-dye and lava lamps, peace and love.

Love a good sweet treat? Join Recreate in a cupcake making Holiday Programme. We want to see your creativity flow while you decorate cupcakes. Who doesn't love art that you can eat?!

Swing big at the batting cages and reward yourself with a burrito feast! It's the perfect way to stay active and fuelled during those cooler days with a mix of fun and flavour.

Come along to a day of shopping and fashion hauls! On this Holiday Programme, we are going to hit the op shops, pick out an outfit, and do a fashion show! We can't wait to see what stunning outfits you come up with.

Defy the cold and climb to new heights! Take on indoor climbing walls, challenge your limits, and spend the day moving, laughing, and reaching the top, no beanie required.

Experience New Zealand's beautiful landscape with Recreate as we set out for a nature walk. Bring your best walking shoes for some sight seeing, then enjoy a lunch out provided by Recreate.

Get creative with delicious drinks and colourful vibes! This relaxing indoor art session is the perfect way to express yourself, enjoy yummy drinks, and stay cosy while making something special.

One of Recreate's favourite activities is back for the July Holiday Programmes. Join us for a morning of mini golf with some friends, then an afternoon cooking burgers at the Recreate office.

Get your dancing shoes on - it's time to move, groove, and have a blast! Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just love to boogie, this is a chance to express yourself, and enjoy the magic of movement.

Friday 1st -Sunday 3rd August

Get ready for an epic short break up north! We'll be exploring New Zealand's unique wildlife at the reptile park and marine discovery centre! Whether you're an animal lover, a nature explorer, or just keen for a good time, this trip's got something for everyone.

Friday 8th - Sunday 10th August

Swap the city for coastal calm on this winter escape to Waihi. Think beach walks, cosy moments, and chill adventures with your crew, perfect for recharging and making memories away from the cold.

Friday 29th - Sunday 31st August

Spend the weekend in Mangawhai with Recreate! This weekend is all about friends & nature. Enjoy some beautiful walks to visit the Piroa falls, visit some leathery friends at the reptile park, and enjoy the awesome Whangarei Sunday markets.

Tuesday 30th Sept -Friday 3rd October

Dive into four days of epic fun at Camp Morley! Paddle through kayaking adventures, conquer raft-building challenges, and bond over thrilling outdoor activities. Unleash your inner explorer, make lifelong friends, and create unforgettable memories.

Recreate NZ facilitates Moxie Employment placements with businesses that share our values. The aim is to carefully match Moxie trainees with suitable employers and facilitate a training period that results in permanent, part time employment. Moxie Employment achieves success because trainees already participate in other Recreate NZ programmes, allowing facilitators to deeply understand individuals including their strengths and challenges and can confidently advocate to employers. In some instances, we may suggest you attend other programmes that will support learning in specific skill areas as well as giving us time to get to know you better. We have seen great success in the past few years and are very keen to keep growing this exciting and dynamic employment stream. Moxie Employment placements are arranged with employers as opportunities arise. Employers are then matched with appropriate trainees based on interests, skill, location, and shift times. We will do our best to find work for all who are interested, but suggest you continue your own investigations too. Please note, we cannot guarantee immediate work placements. Moxie Employment is arranged with employers as opportunities arise. Placements are then matched with appropriate trainees based on interests, skill, location, and shift times. If you are registered with Recreate NZ and would like to express interest in employment opportunities, please get in touch with the Moxie team, moxie@recreate.org.nz.

Warm up with batting cages and shoot some hoops with your mates. This indoor sports day is packed with action, laughter, and just the right energy boost to beat the winter blues!

Team up for basketball games and top it off with strikes at the bowling alley! A winning winter combo of sporty fun and friendly rivalry to keep your spirits high and your toes warm.

The perfect mix of real-life exploration and movie magic! We are spending the day at Auckland Zoo and watching a film. Whatever your favourite animal is, you're bound to see it on this day!

Get ready to jump, flip, and fly! These holidays, we're heading to the trampoline park for a day packed with energy and excitement. This action-packed outing is sure to get you jumping for joy!

Lights, camera, action! Join us on a trip to the cinemas to see the latest and greatest film. It's the perfect day to relax and spendtime with friends.

Tuesday 8th - Friday 11th July

Explore the magic of Northland these school holidays! We will be staying in beautiful Paihia for this exciting 4-day adventure. We will be visiting Waitangi, catching the ferry over to Russell and so much more.

Have a go in the gardens at our Waiau Pa Moxie space with other green fingers!

Recreate is going to the Auckland Adventure Park for a jam packed day of sliding down the luge, 4D cinema's and more!

This stunning lemon orchard near Kumeu is a great way to learn horticulture skills with an awesome bunch of people.

From the gardens to the kitchen, learn how to make delicious chutneys and sauces for the day as part of our product group.

Tuesday 22nd July - 16th September (9 weeks)

Get involved, give back, and make a difference! Over eight weeks, we'll dive into community projects, local events, and sports days, showing Auckland the incredible talents of our young people. Along the way, we'll explore new parts of the city, connect with local organisations, and enjoy fun outings in places like South Auckland. Let's create positive change together, show Auckland what Recreate NZ is all about, do good, have fun, and be part of something awesome!

Tuesday 22nd July - 16th September (9 weeks)

A self-directed fun day each week! As a group we will plan a term of awesome activities. We'll be focusing on forming friendships, having fun, and learning how to organise our social lives. Come and discover some new fun with us!

Tuesday 22nd July - 16th September (9 weeks)

Help us grow goodness in the Moxie garden! We will travel south to mow, dig, sow, tend and harvest produce for the Our Harvest kitchen. There is a focus on practical skill development, health and safety awareness, working in a team, building resilience and focus, interpersonal skills, and other personal strengths relevant to your journey towards greater community contribution.

Tuesday 22nd July - 16th September (9 weeks)

Creativity Club is focused on expressing ourselves through paint, performance, and our imagination! This Life Skills Module is all about building and maintaining our confidence through a shared love of creativity in a safe environment. Our young people will discover new interests and leave every programme feeling artistic, confident, and imaginative!

Wednesday 23rd July - 17th September (9 weeks)

This group goes out once per week to the Kumeu Orchard and look to develop work skills that can then be used in later life. Participants learn how to take care of a lemon orchard and learn how use specific equipment (mower, ride-on and garden tools), pick fruit and maintain trees. There is also a focus on increasing health and safety awareness and team building skills.

Wednesday 23rd July - 17th September (9 weeks)

A self-directed fun day each week! As a group we will plan a term of awesome activities. We'll be focusing on forming friendships, having fun, and learning how to organise our social lives. Come and discover some new fun with us!

Wednesday 23rd July - 17th September (9 weeks)

Let's get resourceful with Garden to Plate! We utilise the crops at Recreate's back garden and our orchards to create delicious meals. Through this midweek, you will learn gardening skills, how to utilise ingredients on hand, and culinary skills in the kitchen! Some weeks lunches will be provided, some weeks you'll have treats to take home, and other weeks we will help Recreate by doing preparations for other programmes.

Thursday 24th July - 18th September (9 weeks)

On the Move is all about living an active and healthy life! This Life Skills module focuses on learning healthy habits and having fun getting active. This may include martial arts, dancing, or trampolining. Each new activity will give our young people a chance to discover interests that lead them into a sustainable active lifestyle.

Thursday 24th July - 18th September (9 weeks)

On the Move is all about living an active and healthy life! This Life Skills module focuses on learning healthy habits and having fun getting active. This may include martial arts, dancing, or trampolining. Each new activity will give our young people a chance to discover interests that lead them into a sustainable active lifestyle.

Thursday 24th July - 18th September (9 weeks)

Help us turn the fruit and vegetables grown in the Moxie garden/orchard into delicious preserves for the Our Harvest social enterprise - Growing Goodness Together. We will develop kitchen skills, following instructions in sequence, kitchen safety, production skills and working collaboratively in a team as part of your journey towards greater community contribution.

Join us for a heartwarming Mother-Daughter Breakfast, where you and your parent or caregiver can enjoy a leisurely brunch together. It's the perfect opportunity to relax, catch up, and get to know one another. Come for the great company, good vibes, new friends, and tasty treats!

We want to test your creativity skills with a day of paint & pottery! We will paint some beautiful professional ceramics, then create our own pottery pieces at the office!

Warm up those vocal cords and step into the spotlight! Whether you're a popstar or just here for the giggles, karaoke night is your time to shine, sing, and bring the good vibes.

Friday 1st -Sunday 3rd August

Does conquering cascading waterfalls and jumping into crystal clear water sound like a bit of you? Join us as we embark on a thrill-seeking adventure in Raglan. This will be an unforgettable experience! *A good level of fitness and swimming ability is required for this programme*

Get ready for a Taste of the Pacific! Discover the Legend of the Coconut, try coconut scraping and feel the rhythm with island drumming and dance. Finish the day with learning how to create your own colorful ula lole (lolly lei).

Join us for a morning of circus fun with Circability! Learn new skills, build confidence, and enjoy an inclusive, hands-on workshop full of laughter and movement.

If you like bugs and music, this is the programme for you! We will head to the Auckland Town Hall for a special performance showcasing all life in our native Aotearoa bush.

Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th August

Rally the lads for a legendary weekend in Whangarei! Packed with fresh air, good banter, and unforgettable moments, this Northland escape is all about adventure, challenge, and making memories.

Get ready for a spectacular performance featuring everyone's favourite duo, Wallace & Gromit. Complete with live music by The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. We'll spend the morning crafting, singing, dancing and hanging with friends.

Battle it out in a laser tag arena, then unwind with a movie and snacks. This indoor combo is packed with action, perfect for those cooler evenings when the fun still needs to be full blast!

It's New Zealand Fashion Week time! Get ready to step into the world of high fashion as we dress to impress and head to Shed 10 to marvel at Aotearoa�s creative talent and style.

Break up your week with Recreate and join us at glow in the dark minigolf! After that, we will head back to Recreate and make some burgers.

A major highlight of the Recreate year is back! We cannot wait to see your amazing dancing, singing, comedy and more. This is going to be an unforgettable night.

Enjoy a mindfulness focused morning with Recreate. We will take a relaxing yoga class in the morning, followed by a drink at a cafe. The perfect social but active Sunday morning!

Calling all Swifties! Join us for a Fearless day of Taylor Swift-themed fun! We'll Shake It Off with the Eras Tour concert film and craft Red hot friendship bracelets.

Come together to support the All Blacks as they take on South Africa! A great chance to relax, connect, and enjoy the game. Dinner provided by Recreate.

Friday 19th -Sunday 21st September

Recreate is heading to Rotorua and would love for you to join us! A beautiful property at Lake Okareka will be our home base for the weekend as we explore all that Rotorua has to offer.

Get ready to make some noise and feel the rhythm at our Drumming Workshop! This day will be full of energy, sound, and creativity lead by our drumming instructor, Chewy.

Join Recreate for a day of creating your very own clay creations! Once our creative brains are all tired out, we will catch the most recent movie at the cinemas.

Slip into the warmth of hot pools, followed by good chats and treats at a local cafe. This is the ultimate chilled-out winter escape, relax, recharge, and reset in style.

Friday 15th - Sunday 17th August

Are you ready for an epic weekend getaway full of fun and good vibes? We're heading down to beautiful Papamoa, where we'll soak away our stress in the relaxing hot pools, hit the stunning beaches for some sun, and explore everything Tauranga has to offer.

Friday 5th - Sunday 7th September

Relax and reset on this peaceful getaway to Whangaparaoa. From scenic strolls to cosy indoor fun, this is your chance to unwind and enjoy good vibes with great people in a beautiful spot.

Friday 12th - Sunday 14th September

Join us for an unforgettable weekend away at the stunning Mount Maunganui! Whether you're chasing coastal views, craving poolside relaxation, or ready to hike around The Mount, this is your perfect getaway. This will be an active weekend full of fun and adventure, all set against one of New Zealand's most iconic backdrops.

Drop into our Ellerslie premise for a drink and a chat! This is a free (or $5 koha) drop in open to adults in our community with tea, coffee, cold drinks, and something to snack on! For more information please email moxie@recreate.org.nz

Indulge in an unforgettable evening of laughter, creativity, and delightful treats! Savor a gourmet charcuterie board while mingling with friends, then unleash your inner artisan by crafting your very own scented candle to take home.

Drop into our Ellerslie premise for a drink and a chat! This is a free (or $5 koha) drop in open to adults in our community with tea, coffee, cold drinks, and something to snack on! For more information please email moxie@recreate.org.nz

Dive into an underwater adventure at Kelly Tarlton's, then capture the memories with a fun and creative scrapbooking session to take home your ocean-inspired experience!

Join us for a night of laughter, connection, and irresistible Italian cuisine. Whether you're Team Pizza or Team Pasta, one thing's certain...delicious memories await.